A vibrant Catholic community of 850 households on a university campus in central Wisconsin is looking for the right person to be the Director of Liturgy and Music.
Requirements
- A living faith in Jesus Christ and the ability to share that faith with others. - A mature understanding of the Catholic faith. - A Bachelor's Degree in Music or related field required; Master's Degree and/or experience preferred. - Readiness to get certified as a Liturgist if degree is not in Liturgy. - Strong organizational and time management skills. - Proficiency in the use of technology for communicating. - A willing and compassionate team player. - Able to manage a very variable work schedule that will include evenings and weekends while keeping close to 40 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Directs all parish worship, including the planning of liturgical seasons and sacramental celebrations. - Serves on parish staff and parish Leadership Team. The parish is engaged with the Divine Renovation model of parish renewal. - Recruits, trains, and schedules all music ministers (cantors, accompanists, instrumentalists) and participates as an accompanist or cantor regularly at liturgy. - Coordinates all liturgical ministers: presiders, lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, servers, musicians, sacristans, and ushers. Must have a working understanding of each of these ministries and be prepared to recruit and train new ministers. - Provides leadership and assistance to the parish Sacred Worship Committee, the Art and Environment Committee, the Music Selection Committee, and the ad hoc Liturgical Season Planning Committees. - Oversees the aesthetic decor and cleanliness of the worship space, the provision of sacred vessels and vestments, the maintenance of instruments, sound system, and liturgical resources. - Prepares and manages the Sacred Worship budget in conjunction with the Sacred Worship committee.
For a more detailed description go to: https://holyspiritstevenspoint.org/employment-opportunities
